Ontario Nature Blog

Lake Couchiching and its surrounding wetlands have long been cherished by residents and visitors alike. It is home to a diverse range of flora and fauna, and a popular destination ...

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Despite repeated promises that there would be no removal of lands from the Greenbelt, the Government of Ontario is planning to carve 7,400 acres out of the Greenbelt anyway. The proposal has ...

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As the June 2 provincial election approaches, affordable housing is understandably emerging as a lightning-rod issue, with rents and purchase prices soaring. Unfortunately and unfairly, the issue is being used ...

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While we are sleeping….. In light of the current pandemic, many people are rightly worried about our families, our communities and our economic security. But while we have tried our ...

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The provincial government has recently announced policy changes regarding land use planning in Ontario. I sat down with Professor Roger Keil, to discuss how land use planning works and how public participation could play a role in protecting the environment by influencing policy ...

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